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Bede Academy

Northumberland, NE24 2SYSecondaryAges 3–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
1.3×
More first choices than offers made
174 1st-choice / 131 offers made
Ranking
#1,765
of 3,141 nationally

About Bede Academy

Bede Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Northumberland, North East, for pupils aged 3 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 2,030 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,780.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (30 Apr 2024). the published Attainment 8 score was 48.9 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was C for 2023/24. admissions data records 174 first-preference applications and 131 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChristian
AddressSixth Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 2SY
HeadteacherMr Shayne Elsworth
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils2,030
Free School Meals (FSM)23.8%
School Capacity2,030 / 1,780 (114% full)
Sixth FormYes
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Apr 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Bede Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.